Nxt Gen Hotels

Jul 03 2024 55 ep. 30 mins 13
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Nxt Gen Hotels podcast takes you inside the world of hospitality. We interview hotel managers, industry leaders, lecturers and anyone at the forefront of innovation within hospitality. We share insightful, actionable, pieces of advice as well as the latest trends around the world. Your host Mark Abraham founded the hospitality technology business Shackle. His passion for all things hospitality and technology is clearly evident throughout the episodes. We hope you enjoy.

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Creating a cultural icon! With Hanan Eissa - VP of Marketing & PR at Atlantis Dubai

Jul 03 2024 38 mins  
Our final episode of the season has some unmissable insights as we sit down with Hanan Eissa - Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations at Atlantis Dubai. Hanan and her team are behind the creation of one of the world’s most iconic brands: Atlantis Resorts. Learn about her fascinating road to hospitality, the importance of building a brand over time and bringing extraor

Don't wait to be discovered - Pavlina Tarabova, GM Meliá Desert Palm

Jun 26 2024 31 mins  
In this week's podcast episode, we sit down with Pavlina Tarabova. Today's conversation features highlights on her career, luxury hospitality in Dubai and it's challenges as well as balancing a career with family life. Loads to unpack! If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to subscribe.

Guests remember service - David Wilson, GM Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Jun 19 2024 39 mins  
Sitting down with David Wilson for this week's Nxt Gen Hotels podcast episode, we delve into to the world of luxury hospitality. Today's conversation touches upon leadership, Dubai, the meaning of hospitality, the difference between function and purpose and many more insightful bits. If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to subscribe!

The walking talking hospitality encylopedia - Andy Cuthbert, GM Jumeirah Creekside

Jun 12 2024 50 mins  
The title says it all! In this week's episode we sit down with Andy Cuthbert, GM at Jumeirah Creekside. A visionary who's been there and seen it all in Dubai, having spent 30+ years here. What you can expect from this episode are anecdotes, stories, a re-telling of the history of hospitality in Dubai and insights into a truly illustrious journey. If you enjoyed the episod

The comfort zone is a killer - with Husam Malki, GM Anantara Downtown Dubai

Jun 05 2024 24 mins  
Packed with loads of wisdom, this week's Nxt Gen Hotels podcast episode with Husam Malki is intriguing to say the least. Topics of conversation ranging from his career, growth, leadership style, advice for aspiring hoteliers, challenges facing the industry - this one's a real learning for all industry professionals. If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to subscrib

Health & Hospitality with Desmond Cawley, Hotel Manager - SIRO, One Za'abeel

May 29 2024 27 mins  
In this week's episode, we sit down to chat about all things health and hospitality with Desmond Cawley, Hotel Manager at SIRO One Za'abeel. A one-of-its-kind concept hotel focusing on both physical and mental wellness, there's loads of secrets to know about the newly opened property in Dubai. Fitness enthusiasts, business travelers, industry specialists - this one'

Act equally to be treated equally - with Maria Bou Eid, Head of Operations KSA, Kerten Hospitality

May 22 2024 18 mins  
In this week's episode, we sit down with Maria. An intriguing conversation that taught us a lot about the hospitality industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, future plans for the group, her leadership style, women empowerment programs and more! If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to subscribe.

Hospitality comes from the heart - with Tom Roelens, MD - Atlantis the Royal

May 15 2024 42 mins  
In this week's episode, we sit down with the renowned Tom Roelens, who's at the forefront of one of the most well-loved hotels in the world - Atlantis the Royal. This episode, filmed in the most expensive suite in the world delves into his career, the meaning of hospitality, property fun facts, the future for the hotel, industry challenges and much more. A glamorous episode

An industry that's always playing catch up - with Patrick Antaki, COO HMH Hotels

May 08 2024 41 mins  
When we first started this podcast, we knew we'd learn a lot and get incredible insights into hospitality as an industry and the different markets - but we never thought we'd learn this much from one single episode. This week, we sit down with Patrick Antaki, COO at HMH Hotels to deep dive into a range of interesting topics including tourism, Dubai, Saudi Arabia's emerg

In hospitality for money? Big mistake - with Spencer Wadama, GM - SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences

May 01 2024 25 mins  
In this week's episode of the Nxt Gen Hotels podcast, we sit down on the 73rd floor with fabulous views of Dubai to chat with the General Manager at SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences. Having worked in the luxury segment of hotels, this conversation explores everything from sustainability vs luxury, market differences across the globe, advice for the industry, tech improvements and